I’m Mark Richards, mid-days and weekends on Mix96. I was born in Buffalo and I grew up in the Cheektowaga/West Seneca area. I was that nerd who read the Pledge to the Flag in high school. We had a radio station, so I’ve been hooked since the age of 14. I’ve been in radio since the 80s and I was on staff in Utica NY when Townsquare took over some years ago. The #1 most played song on my iPod? It’s most likely a mix of music you don’t hear on any radio station. Favorite movie, favorite quote from that movie? The Notebook, “It was NEVER over.”
Mark Richards
The CNY Awwdorable Pet Show Invites You To Meet Marley [VIDEO]
On this edition of the CNY Awwdorable Pet Show, we would like to feature a lovable cat named Marley living at the Stevens-Swan Humane Society who is looking forward to coming home with you!
They’re Using a Rocket To Pull Out a Baby Tooth [VIDEO]
We're at that stage in our child's life when his baby teeth are coming out. Watching a tooth wiggle it's way out is something that makes parents skin crawl. Perhaps that's why creative ways of yanking a tooth keep showing up on video.
Can Social Media Solve The Mystery of The Lost Keychain at Tim’s Pumpkin Patch?
When in high school through the high school radio station we promoted a concert and raised $1000 for the football teams uniforms. That's when I learned the power of getting the word out. The crew at Tim's Pumpkin Patch near Syracuse think that the power of social media can help find a woman who lost a keychain at their farm on Rose Hill Road in Marietta, nearly 10 years ago.
Go Inside a Child’s Imagination With ‘Action Movie Kid’ [VIDEO]
I often wonder what's going through my five year-old's mind when he's hoping from one couch to another to avoid the hot lava. What's he imagining when he reaches the top of the McDonald's play place rocket ship? Now I know thanks to this creative video from a creative dad called Action Movie Kid.
Robert Kennedy Jr. and Actress Cheryl Hines Married in Hyannisport [VIDEO]
The well known Kennedy compound played host to a wedding on Saturday, August 2nd 2014, as Robert Kennedy Jr. married actress Cheryl Hines. Mr. Kennedy and Cheryl tied the knot at his mother Ethel Kennedy's home on Irving Avenue in Hyannisport, Massachusetts.
The Snake Oil Willie Band Give Us a Humorous Song That We Can Identify With [VIDEO]
There's something about a country song that can cross over to all kinds of music lovers. No matter what kind of tune you prefer, you can't help but identify with this song from the Snake Oil Willie Band called, "I Don't Look Good Naked Anymore."
These Country Girls Have a Different Take on How Women Are Portrayed In Country Music Videos [VIDEO]
After I watched this video for the 17th time, I came to the realization that Maddie & Tae are right on. There is an unrealistic portrayal of the way women look in country music videos these days. This catchy new tune by Maddie & Tae called "Girl In A Country Song" does a great job of poking fun at just that.
This Maine Police Officer Pulls Over a Speeder and Then Saves His Life [VIDEO]
When was the last time you said, "Thank you officer for pulling me over for speeding?" I never said that...you? Well, Gavin Falconer of Kennebunk, Maine is saying that. When officer Matthew Harrington pulled him over foe speeding and asked for his license and registration, Gavin slumped over and suffered a heart attack. The 84 year-old then received life saving treatment.
Don’t Miss New Wave 80s Legends and Benny Mardones Live at Benny’s Lost 80s Bash [VIDEO]
Benny's friend Kevin James stopped by the studio to encourage us not to miss a once in a lifetime show, Benny’s Lost 80's Bash featuring Central New York's own, Benny Mardones. This concert benefits the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY. You are going to see a variety of 80's legends live on stage!
Kelsey Grammer Confronts His Sister’s Killer And Wants Him To Remain Confined [AUDIO]
How would you react to the possibility of parole for the person who killed your brother or sister? Back in 1975, Kelsey Grammer's 18-year-old sister was kidnapped and savagely murdered by convicted killer Freddie Glenn and an accomplice. Recently Kelsey let Glenn know how he feels about his possible release from jail.
The Buffalo Bills Are Favored To Win The Hall of Fame Against The Giants Sunday Night
The 2014 NFL season is about to begin and the Buffalo Bills will open it against the New York Giants in the Hall of Fame game Sunday night. This will mark The Bills fourth appearance in the Hall of Fame game and it's going to be held the day after Andre Reed will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Kick-off is this Sunday, August 3rd at 8:00pm.
Hear What Jimmy Kimmel and Daniel Radcliffe Have To Say About The Possibility of The Buffalo Bills Moving to Toronto [VIDEO]
The other night Daniel Radcliffe appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show and told him about being stuck in Toronto, Canada. Daniel had trouble crossing the Peace Bridge into the United States through Buffalo, New York. Daniel learned a lot about the second largest city in New York, mostly he learned about the Buffalo Bills' impending sale.